Germany Import Duty & VAT Calculator 2026
Importing into Germany means EU customs duty on the CIF value under the TARIC tariff, plus 19% Einfuhrumsatzsteuer (import VAT) on the duty-inclusive value. This calculator estimates your full German landed cost per unit for non-EU imports.
Your landed cost
Per unit
€34.66
Shipment total: €17,328.07
- Goods value€12,500.00
- Freight€1,200.00
- Insurance€85.00
- Import duty (4%)€551.40
- Brokerage & handling€225.00
- VAT (19%)€2,766.67
- Total landed cost€17,328.07
Estimates only. Confirm duty rates with your broker and official tariff schedules.
How import costs work in Germany
The EU is phasing out its €150 duty de-minimis from July 2026, so more low-value e-commerce parcels now attract duty; import VAT already applies from the first euro. Goods with EU preferential origin can qualify for reduced or zero duty with the right documentation.
Example: €10,000 of goods with 4% duty = €400 duty. Import VAT at 19% on (€10,000 + €400) ≈ €1,976, plus ~€100 clearance — about €12,476 landed before freight, roughly 24.8% on top of goods value.
Your duty rate hinges on your product's tariff code. Look it up with our Harmonized Tariff Schedule search — the international 6-digit HS root sits at the start of every country's tariff number — then paste the rate into the calculator above.
How it works
From destination to landed cost in seconds
Pick your destination
We auto-fill the VAT/GST rate, currency, and de-minimis threshold for 15+ countries.
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Unit price, quantity, freight, insurance, duty rate, Incoterm and local fees.
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CIF value, duty, taxes, and fees — converted at live ECB rates in real time.
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Duty & VAT/GST rates by country
Standard import tax rates and de-minimis thresholds the calculator uses — always editable, and confirmed against official schedules where possible.
| Destination | Import tax | De-minimis | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Sales tax 0% | $800 | USD |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | VAT 20% | £135 | GBP |
| 🇨🇦Canada | GST/HST 5% | CA$20 | CAD |
| 🇦🇺Australia | GST 10% | A$1,000 | AUD |
| 🇩🇪Germany | VAT 19% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇫🇷France | VAT 20% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | VAT 23% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇮🇹Italy | VAT 22% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇪🇸Spain | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | GST 15% | NZ$1,000 | NZD |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | VAT 5% | AED 300 | AED |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | GST 9% | SGD 400 | SGD |
| 🇮🇳India | IGST 18% | None | INR |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | VAT 15% | SAR 1,000 | SAR |
| 🇨🇳China | VAT 13% | None | CNY |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Consumption tax 10% | ¥10,000 | JPY |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | VAT 10% | $150 | KRW |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Tax 0% | None | HKD |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | SST 10% | MYR 500 | MYR |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | VAT 7% | THB 1,500 | THB |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | VAT 11% | $3 | IDR |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | VAT 12% | ₱10,000 | PHP |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | VAT 10% | ₫1,000,000 | VND |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | IVA 16% | $117 | MXN |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | ICMS 17% | None | BRL |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | VAT 8.1% | None | CHF |
| 🇳🇴Norway | VAT 25% | None | NOK |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | VAT 25% | €150 | SEK |
| 🇵🇱Poland | VAT 23% | €150 | PLN |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | VAT 25% | €150 | DKK |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇦🇹Austria | VAT 20% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | VAT 23% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | VAT 20% | None | TRY |
A supplier's quote rarely tells the full story. Ocean or air freight, marine insurance, import duty, VAT or GST, and customs brokerage can add 15–40% to your product cost. EximKit's Landed Cost Calculator models every layer — including your Incoterm and de-minimis rules — so you know the real per-unit number before you wire a deposit.
Currencies convert at live European Central Bank rates, the Compare tab puts two sourcing options side by side, and a shareable link lets you send a live result to your team or supplier. Add a target sell price to see profit and margin instantly.
FAQ
Germany import questions
What is German import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer)?
Germany charges 19% import VAT on the customs value plus duty and certain freight costs. It is pre-filled at 19% and applied after duty in the calculator.
Is the EU €150 de-minimis still available?
The EU is phasing out the €150 customs-duty de-minimis from July 2026, so many low-value shipments now attract duty. Import VAT has applied from €0 since the 2021 reforms.
Does the same calculation apply to other EU countries?
The duty (TARIC) rate is common across the EU, but the VAT rate differs by member state — 19% in Germany, 20% in France, 21% in the Netherlands, and so on. Switch the destination to recalculate.